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Alternative methods for extracting southern pine seeds

The mechanics of cone and seed drying and alternative drying techniques are reviewed. Preliminary tests of freeze-drying techniques for extracting southern pine cones and drying seeds indicate that f reeze-drying can lower seed moisture contents to less than 2 percent without apparent seed injury. The effects of lower moisture content on seed storability are still under evaluation.


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Author(s): James P. Barnett

Event: Southern Nursery Conference: Western Session
1978 - Hot Springs, AR